Russell Brand has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after being convicted of rape and sexual assault in his London criminal trial last week.
\n\nHe was facing a potential sentence of 19 years to life in prison for the rape conviction. The maximum sentence for sexual assault is 10 years.
\n\nThe former actor and comedian was found guilty Thursday on three counts of sexual assault and one count of rape. He was found not guilty of two other rape charges and a count of attempted indecent assault.
\n\nHe was then taken into police custody as the judge refused to grant him conditional bail. As Brand was taken to the cells, he mouthed “I’m OK” and “I’m good” to his lawyers and gave a thumbs-up sign, according to Sky News.
\n\nBrand did not visibly react when the verdicts were read out. His wife, Laura Gallacher, rushed out of the courtroom when Brand was taken to the cells to wait before his bail application.
\n\nBrand was accused of raping three women at various locations between 1999 and 2009. One of the alleged victims also accused him of sexual assault in addition to oral rape. He was also accused of one count…
Original source: https://variety.com/v/tv/